Michigan family gives the gift of life

(WLNS) — Ryan LaHaie lost his wife and 3.5-year-old son Reed to a drunk driver in Clinton County.

While Ryan was in a coma, Reed’s grandparents made the decision to turn a heartbreaking tragedy into a gift of life. WLNS reporter Chivon Kloepfer shares the emotional story of love, loss and sacrifice for one family.

Nearly 3,000 people are waiting for a life-saving organ donation in Michigan.

Organ donors can help save up to eight lives, and tissue donors can improve the lives of up to 75 people.

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